Best Public Schools in Centralia, KS

Summary:

The city of Centralia, Kansas is home to two schools: Centralia Elementary and Centralia High, both part of the Vermillion school district. Centralia Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Kansas, with strong academic performance across multiple subjects. In contrast, Centralia High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 17th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 217th out of 318 in 2023-2024.

Centralia Elementary's standout performance is evident in its consistently high test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, which are significantly above the district and state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 19.2 is lower than Centralia High's ratio of 10.1, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for elementary students. However, Centralia Elementary has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the high school, indicating a slightly lower socioeconomic status of its student population.

While Centralia Elementary has maintained its strong academic standing, Centralia High School's declining performance is concerning. The high school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science compared to the district and state averages raise questions about the factors contributing to this trend. Further analysis of the high school's performance and the potential impact of socioeconomic differences between the two schools could provide valuable insights to support student success across all grade levels in Centralia.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)								KAP Mathematics (2024)								KAP Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centralia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 857-3324	210	11	19.2	30.0%	191 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.1%)	82.7	86^th of 653 public elementary schools	86.8%		91.4	30^th of 660 public elementary schools	95.5%	56	54.2	73.1	45.5	57.7				58.2	70.8	69.2	72.7	24.0				58.8	72.7			72.7	$11,667	$647	$11,020
Centralia High	Public	7-12	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	No	(785) 857-3324	128	13	10.1	26.6%	121 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	36.5	217^th of 318 public high schools	31.8%		52.1	149^th of 327 public high schools	54.4%	68					66.7	42.9	26.9	44.9					54.2	23.3	15.4	30.0		13.3	22.2	16.7	$11,727	$520	$11,207

Cities Near Centralia

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Seneca	8.2 mi	2	11^th
Axtell	12.41 mi	2	6^th
Frankfort	15.48 mi	2	93^rd
Onaga	16.3 mi	3	76^th
Sabetha	21.44 mi	3	19^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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